Watch Movie- Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)

Basic Plot:  ‘Selling is the cornerstone of business—whether it’s selling goods or services or, for the entrepreneur, selling an idea. In America, far back in time, “Yankee peddlers” roamed the 13 colonies selling housewares and leaving a legacy of traveling salesman jokes.Their lineal descendant is Willy Loman, a 20th century Everyman who struggles in vain to achieve the American dream.   Arthur Miller’s tragic hero is destroyed by the harsh environment of modern commerce together with the indifference of corporate management. Willy’s heirs include David Mamet’s burnt-out real estate salesmen in Glengarry Glen Ross. This work raises important issues about sales ethics, management and corporate responsibility.

Please answer questions completely, illustrating your view with examples within the movie, cite references outside work:

1. All of the characters in the play resent the business practices of their company. What does each character do as a result of his frustrations? Why? Do any of the characters' actions undermine the system they are trapped in, or do they only fortify the system?

2. Levene's actions are often petty and usually foolish, but his downfall at the end of the play does carry dramatic weight. Is Levene, in spite of his flaws, sympathetic? Is his story tragic?

3. What is your conclusion or did you learn from the overall film?